Naruto: I, Shikotsumyaku, Byakugan Princess

Chapter 20 Losing control
Moon stars are rare.

The ancient trees, towering and hidden in the darkness, with their dense and uneven branches, resembled terrifying figures with outstretched arms under the cold moonlight.

The moths seemed to be afraid and anxiously flew towards the only light in the dark forest, but before they could get close, they were nailed back to the tree trunk by a thousand thorns of unknown origin.

Kuryu Mari plucked a thousand moths and flicked the moths that were still struggling to kick their legs aside.

Qiu Cunxin fanned the fire, and the chicken skin, roasted to a light brown color, glistened with a delicate sheen of oil. The dripping oil fell deep into the flames, making an enticing sizzling sound.

Hairi and the others, who had just had a skirmish with Zabuza, sat around the fire, discussing the day's adventures.

"Grey Glass, let me tell you, that scene was extremely dangerous. If I hadn't used Fire Release in that critical moment..."

Shin-chan Qiu was gesturing wildly as he spoke to Hui Li.

"Brother Qiu is really amazing."

Hui Li stared at the roasting chicken rolling on the grill, swallowing hard as she offered emotional support to Qiu Cunxin.

"Grey Glass, don't listen to his nonsense."

Tongshan Huali rolled her eyes at Qiucun Xin, who had satisfied his desire to share, and ruthlessly interrupted his unrealistic narration.

Seeing that her job had been taken over by Koizumi Karin, Oma turned over the roast chicken and looked at Kuryu Mari with a serious expression:

"What's wrong, Teacher Makoto?"

Kuryu Mari shook her head: "It's nothing, I was just wondering why Zabuza let us go."

Mari Kurio is still shaken by the crisis that happened this morning.

If Zabuza Momochi hadn't left for some unknown reason, they would probably have perished in the fog long ago.

How did Zabuza end up here?

Could it be related to the mysterious disappearances of high-ranking officials in the village?

Where did that bloodstained ninja with ice-style ninjutsu next to him come from?

Why did he suddenly let them go? Did a kind ninja who happened to be passing by save them?
The more she thought about it, the more mysteries filled Kuryu Mari's mind.

Things that seemed completely unrelated were tangled together in Kuryu Mari's mind, like a huge ball of yarn.

"Stop thinking about that. Isn't it the best outcome that no one got hurt? Can we eat now?"

Hui Li's childish voice interrupted Kuryu Mari's thoughts.

Looking at the adorable Hui Li rubbing her little hands together, looking like she was possessed by a glutton, Kuryu Mari couldn't help but show a doting smile, putting all the questions from the day behind her.

"We may have to wait a little longer."

After examining it, Qiu Cunxin was a little unsure.

Hui Li nodded.

Under his disapproving gaze, the roast chicken was already fully cooked.

She didn't know much about Okamura's new fire-style techniques, but his cooking skills were definitely just so-so.

The group chatted idly for a while.

Somehow, the conversation turned to the ice-style ninjas around Zabuza.

"What a pity, we didn't kill that ice-escape monster," Akimura Shin said, slapping his thigh in frustration.

"No rush, we'll wipe out those monsters sooner or later."

When the topic of bloodline ninjas came up, Kuryu Mari's azure eyes flashed with a fierce light that was unfamiliar to Hai Li. Her beautiful features were twisted with ruthlessness, making no attempt to hide her burning killing intent.

"What's wrong with bloodline ninjas?"

Hui Li asked, puzzled.

"Those were monsters, they weren't human. Teacher Li's family was..."

"Hanashi!"

Yangzhen gave Karin a wink, and Karin glanced at Kuryu Mari's gloomy face, stuck out her tongue in regret, and said no more.

Seeing this, Hui Li decided not to press the matter further.

"Alright, alright. The roast chicken is ready, everyone, let's eat!"

Shin Okimura deliberately made a loud noise to liven up the atmosphere, using kunai to divide the food for everyone.

"Here you go, Gray Glass."

He took the wooden stick with the roasted chicken on it, and the scorching firelight shone on his pale, porcelain-like face, reflecting a faint orange hue.

The enticing aroma of meat suddenly made her feel less hungry.

……

Let's go back to yesterday morning.

Fog-Hidden Hospital.

The pungent smell of disinfectant filled the stark white room, and a pale pink water jar stood alone beside the bed.

"Cough cough...cough cough..."

Wearing a striped hospital gown, Tochika Takuto leaned weakly against the headboard, his once strong chest heaving as he gasped for breath.

vomit!
Takuto Sotoike lay slumped over the bed, his head tilted to the side, vomiting blood clots. The blood clots were dark red, splashing and tumbling as they hit the water jar on the floor. The surface blood was washed away, and the pink water turned a deep red. Only then did people see the true nature of the blood clots; they weren't blood at all, but rather chunks of organs with blood vessels still attached.

I rolled up my sleeves and looked at my arms.

Its arms were an eerie light blue, with smooth skin covered in a thick layer of mucus, resembling some kind of bizarre deep-sea monster.

I closed my eyes in disgust.

Master Yuan is right. The modification of the Three-Tailed Isobu's chakra is indeed something that ordinary people cannot withstand. Even a tiny bit of it will cost them their lives.

But Takuto Tobeyoke was willing to do so.

Although wild grasses are very resilient, they can only survive by adapting to their environment.

If you want to change the environment, you have to ignite it!
The Mizukage's illusion was lifted along with the forbidden village order. Master Genji is currently dealing with the backlog of affairs with the Mizukage, and Ao has also agreed to cooperate with the Anbu's operation to capture spies.

He did it.

The blood mist that had hung over the Hidden Mist finally dissipated, and in the afterlife, he could hold his head high and speak to Hoshino.

Express your own contributions to it.

But there is one more important thing to do before that.

He wiped the blood from his lips with the back of his hand.

I don't know how many times this has happened.

Takuto Sotoike started from the beginning, analyzing the information of the suspects leaving the village one by one, trying to find the enemy's weakness.

Why can't I find it?
Takuto Sotoike opened his eyes wearily, his lifeless gaze constantly scanning the list of suspects that he already knew by heart.

These people have already been checked by Master Qing.

no problem.

The man appeared and disappeared like a ghost, but he took the lives of his brother and his entire family.

The only one who left the village and wasn't checked by Qing Daren was—

This blind woman.

Takuto Sotoike stared at the photo at the top of the list.

She was a girl with long, silver-gray hair, blood dripping from her fingers, and a delicate face. Her youthful face was covered by a large black blindfold, giving her an air of endless mystery.

"No chakra fluctuations, no calluses from taijutsu training on the fists and palms, smooth muscles and delicate, uninjured skin..." The report contained only a few lines, but Takuto Hochi already knew the information about each person on it by heart.

Where is it?

Where is the problem?

His lifeless eyes stared mechanically at the report in front of him.

until--

My gaze was fixed on those last few words...

A flash of inspiration!

"Skin is smooth and unharmed!!! Cough cough cough..."

Takuto Sotoke's sudden loud noise startled the nurse waiting outside, who quickly opened the door to check.

"Sir, what's wrong with you?"

At this moment, the eyes of Takuto Toike, who was coughing up blood, which had long since lost their light due to exhaustion of life, suddenly became bright again as if in a final burst of light.

How could a blind girl who has no one to take care of her not have any scars on her body?

Damn!

I should have thought of it earlier.

He beat his chest in regret.

"Cough cough cough... Call the Mist Raven over..."

The nurse rushed out in a panic, and a moment later, Mist Raven, dressed in the uniform of the Dark Guard, quickly arrived at the ward.

"team leader."

The fog crow lowered its head and inquired.

"The murderer who killed the Fox Spirit has been found; it was this blind woman."

Takuto Tobeyike held up the list, his finger poking hard at the girl wearing a blindfold, as if he wanted to pierce a bloody hole in her body across space and time.

"You and Bloodhound go... cough cough cough."

"Your body..."

"Cough cough cough... Before I die, whatever method you use, bring me her head. This is my final order."

Mist Raven looked at the trembling captain, but with eyes as firm as swords.

The flippant tone became more serious.

"I obey my orders!"

(End of this chapter)